L22 0NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Handfield Road, 0.2km from Crosby in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Bootle constituency.
For families considering a move, L22 0NX represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 16.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L22 0NX are sourced from Output Area E00035245 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANDFIELD ROAD, L22 0NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDFIELD ROAD, L22 0NX.
393
40
£ 41,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. L22 0NX's 65% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L22 0NX. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,500
10 sales · Mean £ 232,800
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L22 0NX is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Waterloo Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Hatton Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Oxford Food & Wines0.8 km
- Caz's Kitchen0.2 km
- MP News0.5 km
- Showstopper Events0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Riverview Guest House0.5 km
- Burbo Bank B&B0.7 km
- Royal Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Marine Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- The Lounge Bar0.4 km
- The Old Bank Inn0.3 km
- The Queen's Picture House0.3 km
- Volunteer Canteen0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Mustard & Co1.0 km
- Crosby Coffee0.4 km
- Gate Of India0.4 km
- Pitfire0.5 km
- Tapas Tapas0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.9 km
- Chicago Grill0.4 km
- Chung Fad0.4 km
- George & Angelas0.9 km
- Just Kebab0.3 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Handfield Road0.1 km
- Crosby Road North0.1 km
- South Road0.2 km
- Waterloo (Merseyside) Rail Station0.2 km
- Waterloo (Merseyside) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L220NX · Data under Open Government Licence